Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Pen No-Skip Eyeliner, Satin Finish, Waterproof Formula, Pitch Black, 0.018 Fl Oz
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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Maybelline Hyper Easy comes up across the reviewers we read as the drugstore pen that closes the gap with premium picks. A high-upvote r/MakeupAddiction thread comparing it to Stila says wear time 'isn't as long-lasting as Stila, but it's pretty close,' and r/drugstoreMUA users with hooded eyes report it surviving sweaty days without transferring. The flexible brush tip gets repeated praise for inner-corner work and sharp wings.
What reviewers liked
- r/MakeupAddiction directly compares wear to Stila Stay All Day at a fraction of the price
- Fine flexible brush tip praised across retailer reviews for inner-corner and wing precision
- Strong hooded-eye performance reported in r/drugstoreMUA
Where it falls short
- Reviewers note the brush hairs can catch in the cap if closed carelessly
- Like most felt-tip pens, retailer reviews mention drying out before the product is used up
- Smudge resistance still trails the best gel formulas on oily lids
Maybelline Hyper Easy comes up across the reviewers we read as the drugstore pen that closes the gap with premium picks. A high-upvote r/MakeupAddiction thread comparing it to Stila says wear time 'isn't as long-lasting as Stila, but it's pretty close,' and r/drugstoreMUA users with hooded eyes report it surviving sweaty days without transferring. The flexible brush tip gets repeated praise for inner-corner work and sharp wings.
Verified-purchase reviewers on Target and Walmart echo the precision angle, with one common caveat: the brush hairs can catch in the cap if you're not careful when closing. The other recurring criticism in the threads we read is that, like most pen liners, it can dry out faster than the bottle suggests it should.
At under $9 and with 67k+ Amazon reviews averaging 4.4, this is the easiest pen liner to recommend to a beginner or a shopper who doesn't want to gamble on a $24 tube.
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I've been using the black liner for a while. It's really good. Even on my sweaty face days. Very rarely has it smudged on my eye lid, but I have hooded eyes.
Goes on really smoothly, easy to apply in a fine line, lasts longer, doesn't dry out. I did have issues like a few other commenters with ...
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